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RCMP investigating late-night homicide in Fort Saint James

A homicide in Fort Saint James that claimed the life of a 36-year-old man is under investigation by the RCMP.

Just after 11:30 pm on Friday, police were called to a trailer park along the 800-block of Spruce Road after a reported shooting.

Once on scene, they found the victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. A 29-year-old local resident was taken into custody.

The North District Major Crime Unit has conduct of the investigation.

Inspector Lorne Wood stated:

“Our investigation leads us to believe this was a targeted incident between two men, who were known to each other and there is no ongoing risk to the public.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Saint James detachment.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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